Staff Selection Commission Sub Inspector Exam
Question : A, B and C started a business with their capitals in the ratio 4 : 2 : 9. At the end of every quarter, A halves his capital, whereas B doubles his capital and C leaves his capital unchanged. If at the end of a year, A's profit was Rs. 24,000, then what is the total profit?
Option 1: Rs. 2,30,400
Option 2: Rs. 2,25,600
Option 3: Rs. 2,16,000
Option 4: Rs. 2,35,200
Correct Answer: Rs. 2,35,200
Solution : The initial capitals of A, B, and C are in the ratio 4 : 2 : 9. Let their initial capitals as 4k, 2k, and 9k respectively. In a year, there are 4 quarters. At the end of every quarter, A halves his capital,
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom that can be substituted in the following sentence.
Right now, my hands are full.
Option 1: My hands are filled up
Option 2: My hands are swollen
Option 3: l'm very tired
Option 4: I'm very busy
Correct Answer: I'm very busy
Solution : The fourth option is correct.
When someone says my hands are full, it's an idiomatic expression used to convey that the person is occupied or busy with various tasks or responsibilities, to the extent that they have as much as they can
Question :
Study the given graph and answer the question that follows.
What is the ratio of the total expenditure in 2015 and 2016 to the total revenue of the company in 2016 and 2018?
Option 1: 6 : 7
Option 2: 19 : 20
Option 3: 4 : 5
Option 4: 11 : 20
Correct Answer: 4 : 5
Solution : According to the question Total expenditure in 2015 and 2016 = 210 + 350 = 560 Total revenue in 2016 and 2018 = 320 + 380 = 700 Required ratio = $\frac{560}{700}$ = $\frac{4}{5}$ = 4 : 5 Hence, the correct answer is
Question : Directions: In the following question, the given sentence has four parts marked P, Q, R, and S. Choose the part of the sentence with the error and select it as your answer. If there is no error, select 'No Error (S)' as your answer.
Wherever you live, (P) / there is surely some countryside or coastline (Q) / not too far away that you are proud of. (R) / No Error (S)
Option 1: 1
Option 2: 2
Option 3: 3
Option 4: 4
Correct Answer: 4
Solution : The correct answer is the fourth option.
Since the sentence is grammatically accurate and doesn't need any change. The sentence conveys the idea that regardless of where one resides, there is likely some coastal or rural area nearby that one can take pride in.
Question : A shopkeeper has a sale of Rs. 5,445, Rs. 5,937, Rs. 5,865 and Rs. 6,562 for 4 consecutive days. If he gets an average sale of Rs. 6,050 for 5 days, then his sale on the fifth day is:
Option 1: Rs. 6,131
Option 2: Rs. 6,341
Option 3: Rs. 6,441
Option 4: Rs. 6,231
Correct Answer: Rs. 6,441
Solution : The total sale for 5 days can be calculated by multiplying the average sale by the number of days = Rs. 6,050 × 5 = Rs. 30,250 The total sale for the first 4 days = Rs. 5,445 + Rs. 5,937 + Rs. 5,865
Question : Directions: The histogram shows the marks obtained by 45 students of a class. Look at the histogram and answer the questions. How many students have obtained marks less than 10?
Option 1: 2
Option 2: 10
Option 3: 1
Correct Answer: 2
Solution : As per the given data in a histogram, the number of students who scored less than 10 marks is 2. Hence, the correct answer is 2.
Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Crack someone up
Option 1: To criticise someone
Option 2: To force someone to commit a mistake
Option 3: To make someone angry
Option 4: To make someone laugh
Correct Answer: To make someone laugh
Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.
Explanation: The idiom "crack someone up" means to make someone laugh. It is used informally to describe the act of causing someone to burst into laughter or find something extremely amusing.
Therefore, the correct answer
Question : Which of the following is a part of celestial objects? I. Stars II. Planets III. Moon
Option 1: Only I and III
Option 2: Only I and II
Option 3: I, II and III
Option 4: Only II and III
Correct Answer: I, II and III
Solution : The correct answer is I, II and III.
The sun, moon, planets, stars, and other space-based objects are referred to as celestial bodies or heavenly bodies. They are usually very far away from us, but they are a part of the vast
Question : On selling a car to Anuj, Aman suffered a loss of 10%. Anuj sold the car for Rs.5,54,400 suffering a loss of 12%. What would be the cost price of the car for Aman?
Option 1: Rs. 7,00,000
Option 2: Rs. 8,00,000
Option 3: Rs. 6,50,000
Option 4: Rs. 7,50,000
Correct Answer: Rs. 7,00,000
Solution : Let the cost price of the car for Aman be Rs. $x$. The selling price for Aman = the cost price for Anuj = $x×\frac{100-10}{100}=\frac{9x}{10}$ Now, the selling price for anuj = $\frac{9x}{10}×\frac{100-12}{100}=\frac{792x}{1000}$ According to the question, $\frac{792x}{1000}= 554400$ ⇒ $x=\frac{554400×1000}{792}$ $\therefore x=700000$ Hence,
Question : Directions: Three different positions of the same dice are shown. Find the number on the face opposite the face showing 3.
Option 1: 5
Correct Answer: 1
Solution : According to the dice rule, if two positions of the same dice are given with two common faces but in different orientations, then out of those two common faces, the faces that are not common are opposite to each other. While considering Figures 1 and
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